This past Saturday was the Super14 final and Soweto was transfixed into shades of Blue. It was a historic occasion with it be the 1st time a Rugby final was held in a "formerly so called black" neighbourhood. It is best said that sports bridges cultural differences in a way that no politician can and to see the Bull fans so humbled by their new hallow turf known as the Orlando Stadium. It was therefore fitting that the Bulls won the Super 14 final. This was a good spectacle and a taste of what is to come when the World cup starts in a couple of days time, people from across all walks of life coming together to support their favourite team. Sadly the team I support lost, but there is always next year :).
On Sunday the Turkish grand prix was basically controlled by Redbull from the start of the race till near the end when an over zealous Vettel tried an overtaking maneuver that cost him the race and his partner being relegated to 3rd place. it ended up with Mclaren finishing one and two.
To finish the Sunday was cricket, in the first game of the day, Sri Lanka took on India in Zimbabwe, it was not a high scoring match and it did little to attract new fans. The game was won by India in the 41st over.
The next game was between South Africa and West Indies, with South Africa already having sealed the series, they decided to Rest Dale Steyn and give JP Duminy another go. Beiung in the form of his life Hashim Amla scored his 2nd ton of the series at more than run a ball and was ably assisted by the likes of Smith, Kallis and De Villiers. South Africa look destined to reach the total 304 with some overs to spare, but with the departure of Amla, a conservative approach was adopted and needing a handful of runs from the final over they scratched there way to to 304 off the last ball of the game. They currently lead the 5 match series 4-0.
I also felt the urge to be patriotic so I bought my SA flag and mirror covers for my car and felt very good driving to work this morning.
Any have a fabulous day, until next we meet.
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